Chamber to Host Candidate Forum

Chamber to Host Candidate Forum
September 30, 2014, Flint Hills Technical College

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum for the upcoming general election.

Candidates running for Kansas House of Representatives have been invited to participate in a forum on Tuesday, September 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave.

Those running for State Representative for the area include:
House of Representatives, 51st District: Ron Highland (R) House of Representatives, 60th District: Don Hill (R) House of Representatives, 76th District: Teresa Briggs (D), Peggy Mast (R) and Bill Otto (I)

The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 4. Early voting begins on Thursday, October 16.

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization of 450 area businesses that join forces to accomplish collectively what no one business could do individually. The mission of the Chamber is to be proactive in creating an environment for business and community success. The organization is currently focusing on business advocacy and development, and leadership and membership development.